The CrimeCon UK True Crime Book Club
- By hsquibb
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- 15 Jan, 2021
1. Do you enjoy true crime?
2. Do you want to have conversations with like-minded true crime enthusiasts?
3. Want to hear from true crime authors and experts?
If you answered "yes" to these questions, then
you'll love the brand new CRIMECON UK BOOK CLUB!
At CrimeCon we believe the only books worth reading are true crime books! True
crime has fascinated writers for decades, creating some of the most haunting
works of non-fiction that offer detailed, intelligent, and thoughtful insights
into the most extraordinary cases and killers. The genre covers everything from
well-known stories that grabbed headlines across the globe, to the
personal accounts of the unanswered questions faced by victims' families. What
is most terrifying of all is that these stories are true.
Each month CrimeCon will highlight the unmissable top picks of the genre and
invite you to read one true crime book selected by resident host and true
crime author Geoffrey Wansell.
About
Our Host, Geoffrey Wansell
Geoffrey has been writing and broadcasting about crime for
over 25 years. He was the authorised biographer of the serial killer
Frederick West, and the biographer of Levi Bellfield, the man who murdered
schoolgirl Milly Dowler. His latest book "Pure Evil", about the men
and two women serving whole life sentences in this country, is published
by Penguin in paperback.
He has appeared in more than 150 hours of television
documentaries about crime, including five series of the "World’s Most Evil
Killers" for Sky Crime and Pick. He also presented four series of "Murder by the
Sea" for CBS Reality.
How To Join Our Book Club
On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, CrimeCon UK and
Geoffrey will host an Instagram Live to discuss the book. The Instagram live
will be hosted at 20:00 GMT / 15:00 EST.
Don’t worry, you won't be asked to be live, only Geoffrey and CrimeCon
will be visible. But it will be an interactive discussion - you will be
able to ask can ask any questions or comment on the book, or just watch and
enjoy! You don’t have to be a CrimeCon ticket holder to join and there's no
fee. This club is open to the wider true crime community, you just need to follow crimecon_uk on Instagram to take part.
You can also meet Geoffrey Wansell and our featured authors in person at
CrimeCon UK in September. To find out more and see what book we are reading this
month, take a look at our Instagram account.
We hope you can join us!
Now is your chance to ensure your favourite true crime content from 2023 is recognised in the TCAs!
VIEWERS' CHOICE: Whether it's your favourite series, documentary film or influencer - make sure you submit your thoughts on your favourite on-screen true crime content today! Remember - only content released in 2023 is eligible and will be counted.
LISTENERS' CHOICE: All True Crime podcasts (that released content that is available in the UK during 2023) are eligible to be nominated so be sure that your go-to true crime podcast is recognised!
READERS' CHOICE:
Which true crime book caught your attention in 2023? As long as it was first published last year then it's eligible to be nominated, so cast your vote today!
Voting is now open and closes on 31st March 2024.
Those with the most votes will be recognised and awarded at the True Crime Awards which is scheduled to take place on 25th April 2024.
SERIES 5 EPISODE 2
AVAILABLE NOW
Damian Barr is joined by Shetland and Vera author Ann Cleeves to discuss her new novel, The Raging Storm. Lauren Lyle, star of the series Karen Pirie, reveals how she brings the Val McDermid character to life, and, on the 30th anniversary of Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh talks about the ITV crime series and his latest novel, The Long Knives. True crime podcasters (and our very own Nancy Baughen) rate Truman Capote classic In Cold Blood, and crime readers at the Shetland Noir Festival in Lerwick recommend their favourite reads.
If you'd like to catch up and watch this incredible episode of The Big Scottish Book Club, click here.
Tickets on sale now! Purchase your tickets
CrimeCon UK is proud to present the inaugural True Crime Awards. Hosted in London on the 9th of June 2023, it sees a line-up of leading content makers come to the city to highlight the best of all thing’s true crime.
Whether it’s documentaries, podcasts, books or dramas, the rise in popularity of true crime has been exponential.
It takes a particular skillset and expertise to research and retell a true story both accurately and entertainingly.
The ability to devote the time, effort and often mental strain needed to delve into some of the most horrific stories in order to produce true crime content for public consumption deserves recognition.
Now is the time to recognise the very best content creators, producers and storytellers across all mediums that deserve praise and celebration.
The eleven award categories will recognise the very best in podcasting, television production and publishing judged by a line-up of leading experts.
There are two additional awards voted for by the public: True Crime Personality of the Year and Top Podcast-Listeners choice.
Individual category sponsorships are available now, contact katie@theassemblyevents.com for a media pack.
Category submissions will open on 10th October, concession rates apply for independents.
